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What We Can Learn from 2022 Data Breaches So Far

When we hear about a data breach, it’s always the “other” company. We think it will never happen to ours until it does. No company anticipates a data breach occurring. It comes as an unfortunate surprise, and all you can do is take preventative action. Two important factors to eliminate the risk of serious damage…

Crucial Questions to Ask Your Off-Site Records Storage Provider

Best Questions Help Find the Best Provider The purpose of asking the right questions in advance is to save time, headaches, and money later by not assuming you were getting a service that wasn’t being offered. You require a unique set of services, but there are other services you don’t require and don’t want to…

Is Your Records Management Program Audit Ready?

The Dreaded “A” Word “Audit.” How does that word make you feel when you read or hear it? Some picture it as people coming into your office and digging through your records to find out what you did wrong and ruin your life. In the late 1800s, during a trial, Lord Justice Henry Charles Lopes…

Why Self-Storage is a No-No for Business Records

Here’s a little story about me. My small, cramped office was set up so that most of the current business files were within arm’s length and could be quickly retrieved as needed. Because the office lacked space, I had to keep an abundance of less used files off-site, so I just rented a cheap self-storage…

Why is DPI So Important in Document Scanning?

Dot to Dot The art of stippling was first created in 1510 during the Renaissance period. Stippling is the use of multiple dots of monochrome or tones of black and white to create an image. We’ve come a long way and in this era of electronic imaging, the use of a combination of dots is…

Need a Post-COVID Office Records Update?

It’s been almost 60 years since Bob Dylan presented the world with the song, The Times They Are a-Changin’, and ever since, times have continued to change. In fact, a song critic said that the song was obsolete by the very changes that it predicted and was politically out of date as soon as it…

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Answers to Your Questions about Medical Records Scanning

By Richard Steed / March 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Answers to Your Questions about Medical Records Scanning

In the fast-evolving landscape of healthcare, the transition from paper records to digital solutions has become a hot topic. Amidst the buzz, you might wonder if making the shift is a justified commitment or just a passing trend. Let’s dive into the questions you may have about medical records scanning and unravel the reasons why…

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Navigating Tax Season with Efficient Records Management

By Richard Steed / February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Navigating Tax Season with Efficient Records Management

While some may suggest paying taxes with a smile, the IRS prefers monetary contributions. A better approach to the tax season is to ensure that your records are well-organized and complete, making the entire tax preparation process more successful and less stressful. Here are key suggestions for efficient records management during tax season. 1. Identify…

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Records Center Storage vs. Self-Storage: A Detailed Comparison

By Richard Steed / January 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Records Center Storage vs. Self-Storage: A Detailed Comparison

Comparing Apples and Oranges The popular saying about comparing apples and oranges is a lighthearted way of explaining that an evaluation of two things is extremely difficult or impossible because the two things being compared are so different. When considering storage options, the choice between a records center storage company and a self-storage facility might…

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Important Things to Consider When Storing and Managing Legal Records

By Richard Steed / December 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Important Things to Consider When Storing and Managing Legal Records

Many of us choose our professions based on our personal interest and ability to perform in that industry. Unfortunately, the eagerness to thrive and succeed in a certain business sometimes fades with the realization that the job also entails other things that are unappealing or challenging. I’ve often seen gifted leaders get bogged down by…

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Ensuring Records Management Compliance for Healthcare Organizations

By Richard Steed / November 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Ensuring Records Management Compliance for Healthcare Organizations

As a healthcare organization, what does records management compliance mean to you? Is it primarily about safeguarding patient information? Here’s a reminder of the key areas where compliance is essential in case your records management practices have been affected by your daily workload. HIPAA Compliance The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the…

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It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Are You Protected?

By Richard Steed / October 11, 2023 / Comments Off on It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Are You Protected?

With the rise of smartphones and other advanced technology in the last 20 years, the cybersecurity world has grown significantly. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is a great time to review and upgrade your knowledge of cyber threats. Here are our recommendations for keeping your digital world secure and protected from online dangers. 1.…

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Avoid These 5 Records Management Mistakes

By Richard Steed / September 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Avoid These 5 Records Management Mistakes

On September 1, the legendary Margaritaville singer, Jimmy Buffett, passed away. Despite having only one of his songs in the top 10, he was an incredibly successful music billionaire. I think one of the things that made him popular with his “Parrot Head” fans was that his songs and concerts depicted a relaxed lifestyle that…

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Tips for Finding the Right Records Management Provider

By Richard Steed / August 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Tips for Finding the Right Records Management Provider

I grew up with three older brothers. The disadvantage was that I was the last to benefit from well-worn hand-me-downs. The advantage was that those well-worn items would only make it to me if they had passed the test of surviving three boys. It was the same with their experiences growing up. They would pass…

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Tips for Moving from Paper to Digital Document Management

By Richard Steed / July 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Tips for Moving from Paper to Digital Document Management

Digital document management is a system used to store documents and information in a manner that: Reduces file search time Reduces the potential of lost files Increases file retrieval rate Frees up expensive physical office space Increases security by making it harder for files to be lost, misfiled, seen or stolen Backups can be easily…

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Proactive Approaches to Data Security

By Richard Steed / June 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Proactive Approaches to Data Security

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It This old saying is thought to be attributed to Thomas Bertram Lance, a staff member in President Jimmy Carter’s 1977 administration. In the May 1977 newsletter, Nation’s Business, Lance is quoted as saying he can save Uncle Sam billions of dollars if he can get the government to…

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